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India's furniture sector is set for a major boost as new free trade agreements are expected to open up export markets and encourage investment.

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Who
Ketan Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Aastha Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Smit Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Rakesh Mohan Joshi (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade), Amiet R Barot (Bharat Cluster Ventures Private Limited), IKEA, industry experts
What
India's furniture sector is set for a major boost as new free trade agreements are expected to open up export markets and encourage investment.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:59:00 GMT · 4h 14m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Free trade agreements finalized by India will provide duty concessions, offering domestic players preferential access to overseas markets and encouraging capacity expansion and fresh investments.
The Frontline Impact

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The implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) by India is expected to significantly enhance the country's furniture exports and domestic manufacturing capabilities, potentially increasing India's share in the global furniture market and facilitating import substitution.

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